{"product_id":"gibson-l-12-arch-top-acoustic-guitar-1934-4989","title":"Gibson L-12 Arch Top Acoustic Guitar (1934)","description":"Gibson L-12 Model Arch Top Acoustic Guitar (1934), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 91920, sunburst top, dark back and sides finish, maple back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model L-12 was a very short-lived addition to Gibson's line; it replaced the first model dot-neck L-12 around the turn of 1933-34, and was superceeded itself by the new \"advanced\" 17\" wide L-12 by the end of the year. The 1934 L-12 is a particularly lovely guitar, with a dramatic 3-color sunburst top, shaped \"picture box\" fingerboard inlay and a bound headstock with pearl \"vase\" inlay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis L-12 has the original owner's name (\"Herman Doeppe Jr.\") engraved on the truss rod cover-this was a custom service offered by Gibson. Mr Doeppe was evidently a very progressive guitarist-his L-12 is fitted with an extremely rare, original early-pattern Kauffman Vibrola in gold plated finish. This is the earliest Gibson we have ever seen fitted with this device, which is still quite functional. A fine sounding 16\" archtop, and an extremely cool and historic guitar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 40 1\/2 in. (102.9 cm.), 16 1\/8 in. (41 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 3\/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 3\/4 in. (629 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/4 in. (44 mm.). Very fine original condition; some finish scratches and light playwear but no repairs or modifications. A beautiful example of this rare Gibson archtop, with a nice original case. Overall Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853351276684,"sku":"4989","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_2cb93494-6ff1-4c30-88ab-369c7547bbab.jpg?v=1774335622","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-l-12-arch-top-acoustic-guitar-1934-4989","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}